…Was my originally scheduled interview with Steve Albini out in Chicago at his studio, Electrical Audio. It fell through (related entry 1, related entry 2), there were schedule conflicts and last minute…
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Long Day’s Journey Into Light
It’s an archaic photograph from bygone days, but the atmosphere remains the same. A solitary red light in a dark room below ground. Ken on drums, Jack on guitar, Ilya on bass,…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – VOLUME 15
Last night’s wedding was pretty insane. There’s some interesting DNA in this family. My dad’s side is all nuts (and some fruits) and my mom’s side is very um…Free-spirited? Both sides have…
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Saturdays in May
And your figure is like a plume of smoke from a factory stack, like a raging forest fire, like a fresh cut gemstone set in white gold, like the racing heartbeat of…
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Instant Failure!
Hey, how are ya? Eh…Right… Anyway, enough about you, let’s talk about me. I’ve had a very long and frustrating day, thanks for asking. I awoke and had to drive down to…
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Candy Colored Tokens From the Sun
It’s been a miserable and gray start to this mid-May day. Would it surprise me if–after I go into work for the afternoon/night–the sky clears, leaving me stuck indoors for the duration?…
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MONO / Pelican @ Avalon; New York, NY
Yesterday I awoke at dawn for work. I had a hard night’s sleep. After work I rushed home and called Ian. We drove into the city early and went to both of…
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Funny Farm
Apparently there’s a bear loose in town. According to the NJ.com (your one-stop shop for all things Jersey), “Police in Livingston have issued an alert to area residents to stay indoors after…
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The Light Sometimes Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
Gaze trained downward. A shielded face. The brigade surrounds so thine enemies won’t find you. Here, this is yours to hold. Pocket until needed. Wherever you go. As sure as the Thames…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – VOLUME 14
Today I woke up early and drove to Allentown with my old roommates from Sophomore year, Cara and Marie. They were going to see the final concert by the a cappella group…